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Explain, using an example, why need to multiply when converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit?

User Tyrease
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Answer: Because you need more of a smaller unit to equal a larger unit.

Example:

If you want to convert 5km to meters, there must be more meters than kilometers.


5km((1000m)/(1km) )=5000m

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